Frederick W. "Fred" Olsen

Frederick W. "Fred" Olsen, 82

January 19, 2026

Frederick W. "Fred" Olsen, 82, of Lancaster, was welcomed into the open arms of his Lord and Savior, on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Gerner A. and Guro Skaar Olsen. Fred was the husband of Margaret Ann "Marge" Kopf Olsen. He and Marge relocated to Lancaster in 2001 to volunteer at Wycliffe Bible Translators. He was a faithful member of Calvary Church, Lancaster and was a previous member of Calvary Bible Church for 17 years in New Jersey where he served as the treasurer and was devoted to his faith. For over 30 years he worked for IBM as an application support analyst. He had a love for music and participated in the High School band, playing the trumpet. His passion was his family and spending time with them at family functions. His sense of humor, though dry, was faithful in delivering a good "dad joke".

Surviving in addition to his wife, Marge, are two children, Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Olsen, Stephen F. "Steve" husband of Aubrey Morris Olsen. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Robert G. husband of Marsha Olsen, a brother-in-Law, Dr. James Stewert, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister, Alice Stewart.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a time of viewing and visitation with the family at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 North George Street, Millersville PA 17551, on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 9:00-11:00 AM. Interment will be in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Those desiring may send memorial contributions in Fred's memory to: Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Road Lancaster, PA 17601or to Wycliffe Bible Translators.